goad

[gohd] / goʊd /

NOUN

stimulus

Synonyms

STRONG

catalyst compulsion desire drive impetus impulse impulsion incentive incitation incitement irritation lash lust motivation passion pressure prod spur urge whip zeal

Antonyms

STRONG

block disgust dislike hate hatred hindrance indifference

WEAK

deterrent discouragement diversion restraint

VERB

egg on, incite

Synonyms

STRONGEST

coerce harass hound prod provoke tease

STRONG

animate annoy arouse bully drive encourage excite exhort force goose impel inspirit instigate irritate lash move needle press prick prompt propel push rowel sic sound spark spur stimulate sting thrust trigger urge whip worry

WEAK

fire up key up put up to turn on work up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

leave alone

STRONG

aid block bore calm check deaden depress discourage dissuade halt lull please praise prevent pull quiet repress soothe stop suppress surrender

Example Sentences

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Pollock is known for goading the opposition and extravagant try-scoring celebrations.

From BBC

All of a sudden, a brass band appeared, goading the star into a few bars of his song.

From BBC

Note, for instance, how this kerfuffle is goading his critics into defending the indefensible.

From The Wall Street Journal

Commercial banks can goad the Fed into buying Treasurys by increasing their demand for reserves.

From The Wall Street Journal

Artists got an idea for a Museum of Contemporary Art off the ground in 1979, goading the wealthy and influential powers that be into action.

From Los Angeles Times

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